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Continued from page 5 Fundraiser brings out budding chefs "A couple of us (firefighters) went to one with fire Chief John deHooge and his wife a couple of years ago, and we experiâ€" enced firstâ€"hand what a fun event like this can do," he said. near Toronto. "We brought the idea back with us and everything started from there." Organizers put a list together of local men who they thought would make great additions to the kitchen brigade. In the end, business leaders, politicians, athletes and other likeâ€"minded men stepped up to the challenge. The final list of cooks includes deHooge, Waterloo‘s chief administrative officer Simon Farbrother, CTV broadâ€" caster Kyle Christie, Waterloo regional police officer Bryan Larkin and former Waterloo Siskin Chad Beaupre, to name a few. "A number of people actually brought friends and neighbours along to participate too, which really helped boost up our numâ€" bers," Hepditch said. "We have a huge assortment of people." There will even be a 12â€"year old boy taking part in the cook off. "His mom works at the city, and he loves to cook," Hepditch explained. "I think doing someâ€" thing like this is important because it will make an impresâ€" sion on him â€" knowing that he‘s helped out a local charity." Each cook, or "chef," as Hepâ€" ditch calls them, will cook their dishes ahead of the event. Once they arrive at the Waterloo Inn, organizers will 1. Waterioo North Hydro employees ARE NOT knocking on doors selling electricity conâ€" tracts. We are not associated with any door to door salespersons. 2. Know your Rights, if someone comes to your door selling electricity, you have the right to ask for photo identification and to ask what company they are representing. 3. Compare Prices carefully. Customers who have not signed a contract with an elecâ€" tricity retailer are supplied electricity under the Regulated Price Plan. As of May 1, 2007 the "two step" residential rate is 5.3¢ and 6.2¢. In a recent presentation the Ontario Power Authority predicted the price of electricity would range between 5.9¢ and 6.7¢ by the year 2015. What is the contract price offered? 4. Contract Commitment â€" Withdrawal Penalties â€" Renewal. Before signing a conâ€" tract, know the terms, read the fine print, and understand everything you are committing to. What are the penalties to get out of the contract? Some customers have reportediy been asked to pay several thousand dollars to be released from their contracts. It you have an existing contract nearing the end of the term, read the terms of the contract to determine what action you need to take to renew the contract or to let it expire. 5. The Ontario Energy Board licenses all electricity retailers and gas marketers. Retailâ€" ers and marketers must use fair marketing practices. This includes immediately and truthfully identifying themselves, what company they represent and to not pressure you to sign a contract. If you have any issues or concerns in this regard, please report them directly to the Ontario Energy Board. Contacting the Ontario Energy Board â€" Mail: Ontario Energy Board, Box 2319, Toronto, ON MA4P 1E4 Consumer Information Website: www.oeb.gov.on.ca Toll Free Call: 1â€"877â€"632â€"2727 Email: complaints@oeb.gov.on.ca When someone knocks on your door.... Be a Smart Shopper 5 Important Facts guide them on how to keep the dishes cool or warm, whatever the case may be. And all of the tools they‘l1 need â€" such as serving spoons and ladles â€" will be available. "We‘re expecting to see some interesting creations," Hepditch said. "Everything right down to Aunt So and So‘s lamb chops." Fellow firefighter and event organizer Chris Stewart said the message behind the event has struck a chord with event organizers and participants. "It‘s a great cause, and it‘s the first and foremost reason why we‘re doing this," he said of the KidsAbility centre, which proâ€" vides learning opportunities to specialâ€"needs children. "We had the opportunity to tour the (KidsAbility) centre â€" that really opened our eyes to all that they (staff) do." "It‘s a natural process for us," Hepditch added. "A lot of what we do is about community servâ€" ice. We are very active in charity work... it‘s part of who we are and the things we do." And there‘s nothing wrong with mixing fun and philanthroâ€" Waterloo North Hydro Inc. "It‘s a great cause, and it‘s the first and foremost reason why we‘re doing this." â€"Chris Stewart Waterloo fire department py, he agreed "I understand some of the serving stations may have themes," Hepditch said. "I‘ve heard that some people may be bringing Christmas lights and other decorations to dress things up a bit." Adding to the fun, organizers will present a variety of awards at the end of the evening, including the Chef of the Year honour. "I think some of the guys are a bit competitive," Stewart said. "We noticed after our orientaâ€" tion that a few of them were actually changing their recipes when they found out what othâ€" ers were doing." If things get too hot in the kitchen, guests can cool down and enjoy either the live or silent auction. There will also be a live pianist playing, followed by a DJ and the local band Too Much Clutch. Comedian Judy Croon will also provide entertainment throughout the evening, and local funnyman Neil Aitchison will be the master of cereâ€" monies. "We wanted to pack the night with as much entertainâ€" ment as possible," Stewart said. "Everyone should have a great time." The event â€" which includes a cash bar â€" will run from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., with food being served from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 and are availâ€" able at the Waterloo City Centre, human resources department, 100 Regina St. S.; Waterloo‘s Columbia Street fire station, 470 Columbia St. W.; KidsAbility, 500 Hallmark Dr.; and the Waterloo Inn, 475 King St. N. | hear there‘s a GREAT DEAL in the Waterloo Chronicle Date: _ Tuesday, May 15. 2007 Time: _ 11:00 a.m. Place: _ Regional Council Chambers 150 Frederick St., 2nd Floor, Kitchener Bill 51 (The Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act), provides new authority for prescribed upperâ€"tier municipalities, such as the Region of Waterloo to establish Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) relatâ€" ing to the provision of infrastructure, transit oriented development within planned or existing transit corridors, and affordable housing. It also provides the opportunity for upperâ€"tier municipalities, such as Waterloo Region, to parâ€" ticipate in CIPs created by local municipalities. Through CIPs, municipalities Notice of Public Meeting Proposed Regional Official Policy Plan (ROPP) Amendment Community Improvement Plan Policies can: focus public attention on local priorities and municipal initiatives; target areas in transition or in need of repair. rehabilitation and redevelopment; facilâ€" itate and encourage community change in a coordinated manner; and stimuâ€" late private sector investment through municipal incentiveâ€"based programs. The legislative changes outlined in Bill S1. require that specific policies regarding the use of CIPs for grants and loans be incorporated in official plans. Accordingly a proposed Regional Official Policies Plan (ROPP) amendment would introduce such policies into the ROPP enabling the Region to provide grants or loans through participation in local municipal CIPs as Regional Council deems appropriate. The proposed amendment would also provide for the possibility that grants, loans and other forms of financial incentives could be provided through the creation of one or more Regional Community Improvement Plan. A public meeting as it relates to the proposed ROPP amendment is held purâ€" suant to Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.0. 1990, c. P13 as amended, for the purpose of providing information and receiving comments from the public. No decision will be made on the proposed amendment to the ROPP at this meeting. If you wish to be notified on the adoption or refusal of the proposed amendment, you may sign a register available at the meeting or make a written request to the Regional Clerk, Region of Waterloo, 150 Fredâ€" erick Street, 2nd Floor, Kitchener, ON N2G 413. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision of the Region of Waterloo in the respect of the proposed official plan amendment does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written subâ€" missions to the Region of Waterloo before the proposed official plan amendâ€" ment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. A copy of the draft proposed amendment is available for review at the Planâ€" ning, Housing and Community Services Department on the 8th floor of Regional Administration Headquarters, 150 Frederick St., Kitchener. For furâ€" ther information, please contact Bridget Coady at 519â€"575â€"4500 ext. 3112 or by email cbridget@region.waterloo.on.ca. If you wish to speak at the public meeting. please register in advance by calling the Regional Clerk‘s Office at (519) 575â€"4420 by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal Act, personal informaâ€" tion such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to the person indicated above. 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